Football News
Spike Lee set for ESPN docuseries on Kaepernick
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 05:31
Spike Lee will direct a multi-part documentary for ESPN on Colin Kaepernick that features extensive interviews with the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and access to his personal archive.
Jackson accuses Browns of incentivizing losing
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 02:17
Former Browns coach Hue Jackson said Wednesday on ESPN's SportsCenter that the Browns had a "four-year plan" that incentivized losing during the first two years which led to his 1-31 record during the 2016 and 2017 seaso...
Bill Polian on Bears, Justin Fields: Lot of work to do, but there are reasons for optimism
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 15:14
Polian sees potential in Fields, but he cautions Bears fans to be patient with the QB and the new regime in Chicago.
We simulated the offseason QB market: Trades, free-agent offers, draft picks and who's staying put
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 14:41
Our NFL Nation reporters played GM and navigated the offseason quarterback market, through trade offers, free-agent deals and early-round draft picks. Who landed a new starter?
Tom Brady's retirement leads to collector's frenzy, $2.3 million rookie card sale on eBay
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 05:45
Former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's retirement is causing collectors to spend big money on his memorabilia.
L.A. officials urge mask-wearing at Super Bowl
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 05:31
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was among officials who urged fans headed for the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium to wear masks and follow safety protocols as the city continues to see high levels of COVID-19 infections.
Should the Cowboys copy the Rams' risky formula to reach a Super Bowl?
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 15:14
The Cowboys adhere to a more sustainable team-building strategy than the Rams, but L.A.'s all-in gambit paid off this time with a Super Bowl berth.
With the Jimmy Garoppolo-49ers hourglass nearly out of sand, what's next?
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 14:41
Why are the 49ers moving on from Garoppolo? When could a trade happen? And who could be interested?
Dolphins owner Ross: Allegations by Flores 'false'
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 10:18
In a statement late Wednesday night, Stephen Ross called Brian Flores' allegations "false, malicious and defamatory" and promised to defend his "personal integrity" as well as that of the Dolphins organization.
New allegations levied against Snyder at hearing
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 23:44
Former Washington Commanders employee Tiffani Johnston made new allegations against team owner Dan Snyder on Thursday at a roundtable before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Inside job: Bengals head indoors to prep for SB
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 23:44
The Bengals will prepare for Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium against the Rams by practicing indoors for the first time in three years under head coach Zac Taylor.
Source: Giants set to hire Chiefs' Kafka as OC
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 23:44
Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Mike Kafka is set to become the new offensive coordinator for the New York Giants, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Wright: Easy fix for NFL is to commit to diversity
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 23:44
Washington Commanders president Jason Wright, who is Black, said the NFL's system to improve minority hiring practices at high levels of the league is at "a low point" but "can very quickly get to a high point if a few f...
Dual threat: Eagles' Scott now a pro gamer, too
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 20:17
Eagles running back Boston Scott was signed by esports vertical Dignitas, becoming the first two-sport NFL and Rocket League professional.
Going out on top: Brady rises to Madden 99 Club
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 20:17
The Madden NFL video game has officially elevated Tom Brady to the 99 Club for the second time this season after the quarterback announced his retirement this week.
Rooney: Rule helping with minority GM hiring
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 20:17
Although he acknowledges that the Rooney Rule hasn't helped to get minority head coaches hired so far this offseason, Steelers president Art Rooney II said the enhancements to the rule have helped to get more minority ge...
Flores' lawsuit against the NFL: What's happened & could there be more?
Sky Sports - 3 Feb 2022 18:00
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL and three of its teams, alleging racist hiring practises in a potential watershed moment for the league and sport.
The unlikely play that can swing millions of dollars
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 15:21
David Purdum goes inside the booking of a notable Super Bowl prop and the impact it has had on the professionals and the bettors.
Super reunion: Rams' Andrew Whitworth excited to play former Bengals team in Super Bowl
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 14:54
Before arriving in Los Angeles in 2017, Whitworth spent 11 years in Cincinnati and still holds the city and Bengals organization in high regard.
Rams COO: Building brand in L.A. will take time
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 10:18
Rams COO Kevin Demoff said the team will need "sustained success and sustained involvement" in the L.A. market if it wants to become as popular as the Dodgers and Lakers.
Sources: Giants add Laura Young to Daboll's staff
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 05:32
The New York Giants have hired Laura Young, formerly of the Buffalo Bills, as their new director of coaching operations, sources told ESPN. It is the Giants' first known hire of a woman on the coaching side.
Sources: Harbaugh tells Michigan he will return
ESPN - 3 Feb 2022 05:31
Jim Harbaugh informed Michigan that, despite interviewing with the Vikings on Wednesday, he will be returning to the school, sources said. Sources also said Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell has emerged as the f...